Abstract
The inefficiency of typical superplasticisers in geopolymer compared with Portland cement limits the design of a self-compacting concrete. This study investigated the rheology, reactivity and strength of a fly ash, slag and micro fly ash system without superplasticisers in order to find an optimum self-compacting behaviour. The particle size distribution was used to design a mixture of precursors with the highest packing density. The theoretical packing density based on particle size distribution was in close agreement with experimentally obtained packing densities. The effect of the width of the particle size distribution, as determined by the n value in the Rosin–Rammler function, on the rheology of the pastes was confirmed by a close agreement between the predicted yield stress and the experimental values. The initial setting time decreased with the increase in slag and micro fly ash. Finally, a geopolymer concrete was designed that meets the workability requirement of self-compacting concrete with comparable compressive strength without superplasticisers.
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